Orlando expected there to be a learning curve with a young team undergoing a rebuilding process, and the Magic got their first lesson as San Antonio forced 16 turnovers while cruising to a 120-95 win in the season opener at AT&T Center.
The Magic (0-1) jumped out to a 17-10 lead midway through the first quarter as center Mo Bamba scored five points with an assist and a block. But the Magic went cold from the floor, shooting 4 of 17 (24%) as the Spurs (1-0) defense forced five turnovers and stormed back for a 32-28 lead and never looked back.
It was the eighth straight loss by the Magic going back to last season.